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> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:16:18 -0400
> From: Shaun Hardy <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Free Seminar on Geoscience Librarianship Set for October 15
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> June 27, 2005
> Geoscience Information Society
> Contact Shaun Hardy: 202-478-7960
> E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> FREE SEMINAR ON GEOSCIENCE LIBRARIANSHIP SET FOR OCTOBER 15
>
>
> Are you a librarian new to the geosciences? Need information? Want a
> mentor?  Come join the experts for "Geoscience Librarianship 101" -- a
> free seminar on geoscience librarianship, sponsored by the Geoscience
> Information Society (GSIS) in conjunction with the Geological Society
> of America annual meeting.  The program is set for Saturday, October
> 15, 2005 from 10:30 to 5:00 at the Gould Room, Marriott Library,
> University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
>
> Experienced geoscience librarians will lead breakout sessions in key
> topics.  Lisa Dunn, Head of Reference at the Arthur Lake Library,
> Colorado School of Mines, will moderate discussion of collection
> development.  A session on map librarianship will be coordinated by
> Linda Zellmer, Head of the Geology Library, Indiana University.
> Connie Mansion, President of Connie J. Manson & Associates, Geoscience
> Information Services, will share tips on marketing your library and
> services.
>
> Following lunch with a mentor, there will be group discussion of
> emerging topics of interest to geoscience librarians.  The seminar
> will conclude with an open forum on electronic resources, with an
> opportunity to view GeoScienceWorld, GeoRef, and other online
> information products.  Refreshments will be provided courtesy of
> Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA).
>
> Participation is open to all professional librarians, information
> specialists, and students.  There is no charge for the seminar, but
> advance registration is required.  To reserve your place, or to
> request additional information, please contact Adonna Fleming, GSIS
> Vice President, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 221B Love Library,
> Lincoln, NE 68588-4100, telephone 402-472-3920, e-mail
> [log in to unmask]
>
> The Geoscience Information Society is an international professional
> organization devoted to improving the exchange of information in the
> earth sciences. Information about the Society may be found at its
> website www.geoinfo.org <http://www.geoinfo.org/>.
>
> __________________________________
> Shaun J. Hardy
> Publicity Officer
>
> Geoscience Information Society
> c/o American Geological Institute
> 4220 King Street
> Alexandria, VA 22302-1502
> tel 202-478-7960,  fax 202-478-7971
> e-mail [log in to unmask]